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Peterson, Kansas
KDOT map of Finney County (legend)
Peterson, Kansas is located in Kansas
Peterson, Kansas
Peterson, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Peterson, Kansas is located in the United States
Peterson, Kansas
Peterson, Kansas
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kansas
County Finney
Elevation
2,969 ft (905 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 620

Peterson is a small, quiet place in Finney County, Kansas, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Peterson is located about 5 miles (or 8 kilometers) northwest of a town called Holcomb.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own city hall or mayor. It's not a separate town with its own rules. Instead, the county government takes care of things like roads, police, and fire services for everyone living there. Many small places in the United States are unincorporated communities.

Where is Peterson Located?

Peterson is found in the western part of Kansas, a state in the central United States. It's specifically in Finney County. This area is known for its wide-open spaces and agricultural land. The community sits at an elevation of about 2,969 feet (or 905 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than places closer to the coast.

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